Cook II

About the role

A 9-month (paid 12-months), non-exempt, position responsible for routine and advanced food service work in the kitchens and dining rooms of the School. This position is responsible for performing routine duties involved in preparing and serving food and performing related cleaning duties. This position participates in the preparation of one or several parts of any major meal.

Responsibilities

• Prepares parts of a major meal such as entrees, vegetables, salad or dessert, in proper quantities for serving; measures, mixes, seasons, garnishes, and otherwise prepares the dish.
• Assists in the preparation of several parts of a meal by mixing, stirring, chopping, ladeling, adjusting heat, etc.
• Serves food to students and school employees by dishing food or preparing portions as needed.
• Keeps simple daily records.
• Maintains sanitary conditions in the kitchen, dining areas, preparation and storage areas by participating in the cleaning of dishes, stoves, cookers, kettles, pots and pans, refrigerators, food grinders and mixers, work tables, carts, floors and other kitchen and dining room utensils and surfaces.
• Ability to follow assigned daily work schedule.
• Demonstrate effective safety skills with students, equipment, environment, ect.
• Prepares food items for all student activities and special occasions held at the school.
• Lift and move up to 50lbs.
• Ability to reach the recommended American Sign Language competency level of Novice.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationship with students, staff and fellow employees.
• Ability to work long hours while standing and under conditions of high temperature.
• Personal cleanliness and freedom from communicable diseases.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Callaway County Food Handlers Card.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalency required.
• Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
• Note: If a college degree is a requirement for this position, transcripts MUST be submitted with the application in order to be considered for employment. Failure to include transcripts (when required for the position) with your application will eliminate the application from the review process.
• Preferred Qualifications: Large-scale cooking experience.
• Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at (573) 751-9619, through Missouri Relay System at (800) 735-2966, or via email at hr@dese.mo.gov.
• Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities.
• Inquiries related to Department employment practices may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Human Resources Director, 8th floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0480; telephone number 573-751-9619 or TYY 800-735-2966.
• To Our Applicants with Disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751-9619.
• Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs.
• Tty/Tdd Relay Missouri service (800) 735-2966.
• Notice to Applicants: The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.
• The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.
• We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• If you have questions about this position please contact: hr@msd.dese.mo.gov.

Qualifications

Working knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in preparing food on a large scale and the use and care of utensils and equipment.